Heavy rains are causing road and fresh water supply issues in Sooke and Port Renfrew.

Visible flooding hit Sooke streets Saturday (Oct. 19) afternoon and as the river rose, the district opted to close the gates at Sooke Potholes Gateway shortly before 3 p.m. B次元官网网址淪tay safe and avoid riverbanks during these conditions,B次元官网网址� the district urged on social media

Sooke opened a self-serve sandbag station at the Ed Macgregor Park parking lot in anticipation of the first heavy rains of fall. The sandbag station at 6765 West Coast Rd., is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week through 2025 and offers sand and sandbags B次元官网网址� at no cost. Residents are reminded to bring their own shovels and gloves for filling the bags. 

B次元官网网址淏y opening the self-serve sandbag station, we aim to give our community the tools they need to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding,B次元官网网址� emergency program manager Ryland Bennett, said in an news release. B次元官网网址淲e encourage residents to take proactive measures to protect their homes and properties.B次元官网网址�  

Residents are advised to monitor local weather forecasts and be aware of the potential for significant rainfall. Taking early action to place sandbags around vulnerable areas can make a significant difference in minimizing damage.

The Capital Regional District asked the roughly 200 users in the Port Renfrew Water Service area to conserve water after flooding shut down the water treatment plant due to heavy rain and flooding in the area.

B次元官网网址淎t this time, treated water is being drawn from stored capacity,B次元官网网址� the CRD said in a 4:30 p.m. alert. B次元官网网址淓very effort is being made to minimize impacts to water quality and supply. The situation is being actively assessed and the CRD will provide updates as details are confirmed or should additional action be needed by residents.B次元官网网址�